Horizon Dental Care Welcomes Dr. Thomas Simrell
Dr. Thomas Simrell will see patients at Horizon Dental Care of Scranton starting May 3, 2021
read moreDelaying Health Care, Especially Dental Care, Can Adversely Impact Your Overall Health.
A UCLA professor of Health Policy and Management, discusses risks of delaying treatment during Covid-19. Click to read the article.
read moreHeightened Safety Measures Are Working at Dental Offices
A new nationwide study shows that in dental offices are succeeding at keeping patients and dental teams safe during the pandemic. Read more here.
read moreFDA Updates Recommendations on Safety of Amalgam Fillings
FDA recently updated it’s recommendations about silver dental fillings s, also called dental amalgams. These fillings contain approximately mercury, which the FDA warns high-risk individuals to avoid getting these fillings. At Horizon Dental Care we only use composite white non-metal fillings due to their esthetic appearance and they help strengthen the tooth because they are
read moreProtect Your Smile During Sports
The leaves are beginning to fall and school sports are back in full swing. As the kids head back onto the fields, courts and turf make sure they are taking precautions to protect their smile during sports. Statistics show nearly five million teeth are knocked out annually during sports. Remind your athletes to wear a
read moreDental Care Made Affordable
With the rising cost of healthcare and most recently, unemployment related of the pandemic, many individuals will sacrifice basic preventative care, such as cleanings and checkups simply because they lack insurance benefits. The Horizon Plan is dental care made affordable. It is a dental discount plan for uninsured patients and their families offered exclusively through
read moreDentistry is “Essential Health Care”
A new interim policy from the American Dental Association (ADA) states dentistry is an “essential health care service” , reaffirming that oral health has long been recognized as an integral part of overall health. Because they consider dentistry an “essential health care service,” that means that even during a pandemic, routine and preventative care is
read moreConnection between Covid-19 and Gum Disease
Emerging research is now showing a connection between Covid -19 and gum disease. Individuals with underlying gum disease who contract Covid -19 can be at higher risk for serious respiratory complications. Given this information at Horizon Dental Care, we are placing a higher level of focus and urgency on our dental patients who have a history of gum disease. To stay as healthy as possible be sure to keep up to date on your periodontal maintenance and treatment by scheduling (or keeping) your upcoming appointment.
read moreComfort and Care Remain: The New Normal at the Dental Office
Covid-19 has changed many things about our daily lives, and that includes dental care. However, going to the dentist is still safe and dental issues rarely go away on their own; delaying treatment can result in worsening symptoms and complications.
read moreDental Health is Important to Overall Health
Covid-19 pandemic has changed many things especially healthcare, but maintaining good oral health remains very important for your overall health. Due restrictions on dental offices during the Covid-19 shutdown, many patients missed their routine cleanings and other non-urgent, but necessary, treatments. It is important for them to get back on track soon rather than later to prevent future dental problems or unexpected emergencies.
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